Man accused of assaulting High Point officer in custody; charged with harboring escapee
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A man who was wanted after being accused of assaulting a High Point Police Department officer is now in custody, according to the Lexington Police Department. Andrew Michael Brackman, 31, of Winston-Salem, is accused in a warrant of “nearly striking” a High Point police officer with a car...
Interstate 85 South crash closes lanes near US 29 in Guilford County
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Morning commuters in the Triad are experiencing delays due to a crash on Interstate 85 South near US 29 on Friday morning. The crash occurred at Mile Marker 119 heading south towards where US 29 merges to go to High Point and Jamestown. Footage from the scene shows a damaged […]
Man killed, fiancée critically injured after being struck while changing flat tire
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WXII/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — A man was killed and his fiancée was critically injured after they were struck by a vehicle while changing a flat tire. Christopher Hammonds, a man known for his humor and joyful spirit, was tragically killed on May 2 while attempting to change a flat tire on U.S. 29.
Oak Ridge housing takes off with airport growth
OAK RIDGE, N.C. — As companies at Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) grow, so do the neighborhoods nearby. One town seeing the biggest transformation? Oak Ridge—about seven miles away and booming. The demand for homes in Oak Ridge is so high that many houses are sold before construction...
‘Thunderbolts’ | WFMY News 2 Movie Reviews
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Lately, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been guilty of a cinematic sin: inauthenticity. The bigger it gets, the more it feels like it's just going through the motions. What’s new, however, is the arrival of a fresh group of antiheroes in the MCU’s latest film — Thunderbolts.
Car dragged under tractor-trailer in US-52 accident, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A 32-year-old man was taken to the hospital after crashing into a tractor-trailer, which dragged his car along US-52, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD). A tractor-trailer was driving south on US 52 when a Toyota collided with it, police said. The car was dragged...
Greensboro Needs Real Fiscal Leadership—Not Temporary Fixes
I read with interest the recent reports on Greensboro’s upcoming budget, and like many residents, I’m troubled by what I see. Councilmember Trey Davis and City Manager Trey Davis have both offered reassurances that their goal is to avoid a tax hike, but when you dig into the numbers, it’s clear we’re on shaky...
Alamance County deputies offers free gun locks
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — After an accidental shooting in Mebane killed a 3-year-old, law enforcement officers in the Piedmont Triad are reminding everyone to keep their firearms secured and away from children. Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Larry Kernodle gave FOX8 a step-by-step process of how to...
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools faces larger-than-expected budget shortfall
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A local school district's money troubles are getting worse. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools said its budget deficit is larger than expected. It was initially projected to be short by $8 million. District leaders said they can't pinpoint the exact number yet, but it's larger. The district...
Cold front could bring showers, thundstorms to Piedmont Triad Friday
(WGHP) — A cold front will keep scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for Friday. Scattered clouds on Friday morning will give way to scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. A few thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail. Highs on Friday will be in the mid to upper...